4 Ways To Promote Better Health With Your Holiday Gifts

Today, we Googled “healthy holiday presents indoor air quality” and we were quite pleased to discover that the top two entries were our very own annual blogs on that very topic. Who are we to break with tradition? Especially when it’s such a topical issue at this time of year, discussing ways to offer loved ones holiday gifts that keep their health in mind is an essential discussion.

So, without further ado, here are four ways to promote better health with your holiday gifts:

1. Offer natural air fresheners.

There’s no question that this is the season of wondrous scents. If not from the fabulous cooking and baking that is commonplace at this time of year, the amazing smells emanate from candles and other air fresheners that are in keeping with holiday traditions. It’s important, however, to stay away from chemical-based air fresheners as they only present health hazards. Instead, it’s best to go the natural route.

“Too often, ‘holiday’ smells are created in a factory from petroleum byproducts and sprayed on with a can,” writes Molly Rauch on MomsCleanAirForce.org, “Artificial fragrances can send volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into your indoor air, which worsen asthma and cause headaches, among other health effects. This season, make your house smell delicious with natural, beautiful projects such as an orange pomander or by using essential oil sprays.”

2. Buy houseplants.

This holiday gift has appeared on each of our “healthy holiday gift idea” blogs. And, it’s because they are practical, inexpensive and incredibly health-conscious gift choices. Houseplants absorb many of the pollutants found in the air in our homes. They also take in carbon dioxide while emitting healthy oxygen.

3. Purchase pet grooming brushes.

Home Wave Central Vacuum Systems considers itself to be Canada’s leading Central Vacuum manufacturer. They offer a wide range of power units, air kits and central vacuum accessories including pet grooming brushes. “Keep your house clean by removing pet hair and dander with the Home Wave Cenral Vacuum Pet Grooming Brush,” promotes their website, “Use this Pet Grooming Brush for small or large pets.”

Such a gift would create an important step in minimizing pet dander from the homes of your loved ones. Especially those who have pets that shed, pet grooming brushes would help to prevent the worsening of their homes’ indoor air quality.

4. Order an indoor air quality inspection.

The team, here at DF Technical & Consulting Services Ltd., would love nothing more than to assist you with improving your home’s indoor air quality this holiday season. Arguably, there isn’t a more healthful gift that you can give your family than to have your home inspected for detriments to its air. Our Air Quality Services, Moisture Monitoring Services, Mould Assessment Services, Radon Services and so many more all work to ensure that you are enjoying the purest air possible!

For more information about any and all of the ways that we can help to promote your better health this holiday season, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-855-668-3131 or email info@dftechnical.ca.